( In case you don't want to hear about my cats' bodily function.. )

I'm sitting in front of my very first successful* fire in this house... it's big and roaring and crackly, and makes me super happy that it's finally turning colder so that fires are appropriate. It is just spectacular to see the front room lit only with the glow of the flames. It's also nice and toasty warm ( Read more... )

Tomorrow marks the 6 week, halfway point through my recovery. I'm happy that I'm soon going to be on the home stretch - I am seriously ready to be on the way done with this ( Read more... )

I am sitting on the couch by my front window, which is open. The scent of the deep red rose is wafting through on the gentle breeze. I am anticipating getting up off of said couch and getting my hands into the dirt, and it's a lovely thought ( Read more... )

So... there's this bed on craigslist that I'm hoping to buy...I'd like you all to drool now ( Read more... )

Some goals for today:

• Finalize theme, menu and shopping list for Sarah's bridal shower
• Clean up kitchen, unpack all boxes currently in there or move to garage
• Go to nursery/OSH and buy some new plants for the front garden
• Plant said plants
• Water lawn!!

Its Moving Day. I'm not Ready. At least, I don't think I am. I will probably be blown away by the awesomeness of the people who are helping me and we'll get it done and whatever. Or maybe not and I'll be doing endless trips back and forth. I don't know. No time to worry - just gotta forge ahead. I wish I had been smart and made TOMORROW ( Read more... )

I'll be moving into my dream duplex in San Mateo on April 12th. Can you believe it? I actually got it ( Read more... )

I'm looking for some advice... again ( Read more... )

Yeah - remember that pilot light issue from a few days back? Well, it's back, with a vengeance.

Apparently our thermo-coupler is busticated, because the pilot keeps going out randomly. Which would not normally be a big deal except for the fact that it's been 50 degrees or less outside for the past 3 days. So last night, we doubled up the down ( Read more... )